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When Amigo (204) was first released, he banded together with other condors his age and became especially close with a pair of brothers, The Great One (199) and Shadow (209). They went everywhere together. Subsequently, Amigo's nickname comes from us calling them "The Three Amigos". In fact, we were forced to pioneer several new techniques to discourage the three friends from some unsafe behaviors!
Unfortunately, Amigo (204) hit rock bottom in 2010 when he was discovered severely injured in a cave near the Southern California flock. He had gone undetected for some time prior and we found he had suffered injuries to his wing, face, and beak. It was theorized that he may have been hit by a car. After he was captured, Amigo (204) was rushed to the zoo for treatment and spent a long time recuperating to full health. Due to his absence and accompanying loss of social status, his former mate, Cosmo (222), re-paired with Crush (251), who moved into her territory to take Amigo (204)'s place.
Amigo (204) may have sustained some permanent damage, but he has resumed flying along the Big Sur coastline and Highway 1. He was often seen hanging out with his foster chick, Fuego (470), and the two became a familiar sight near Torre Canyon, Grimes Point, and Sea Lion Cove. Although Amigo (204) and his son may show off by soaring close to the highway, it is important to not approach them so that Amigo (204) does not have another close call.
In 2016, Amigo (204) and Fuego (470) paired up with female, Condor (534), and successfully raised their first chick, Laura's Bird (842), in 2016. Genetic testing showed that Laura's Bird (842) was fathered by Fuego (470), but all three birds in the trio shared responsibility and watched over the nest. In 2019, Amigo (204) and Fuego (470) successfully nested with a new female, Kodama (646), and raised male chick, Katie's Bird (1003). Genetic testing showed that Amigo (204) was the father this time.
In 2021, Amigo (204) nested with Kodama (646) but without Fuego (470) this time. Amigo (204) and Kodama (646) reared their new chick, Little Great One (1089), who was hatched in a redwood tree in Big Sur in the spring of 2021. Little Great One (1089) has since fledged and is now soaring the skies of central California! Amigo (204) and Kodama (646) remain a closely bonded pair and are often seen together flying over the Big Sur coast and feasting on marine carcasses that wash up on shore.
On December 20, 2024, Amigo (204) was found deceased in his territory near Sea Lion Cove in Big Sur, CA. A knowledgeable and integral member of the flock, his absence is a significant loss to the condors of central California.
Before his passing, Amigo (204) was featured in our wildlife documentary, Condor Canyon. To learn more about the film and how to watch, click the button below.
Unfortunately, Amigo (204) hit rock bottom in 2010 when he was discovered severely injured in a cave near the Southern California flock. He had gone undetected for some time prior and we found he had suffered injuries to his wing, face, and beak. It was theorized that he may have been hit by a car. After he was captured, Amigo (204) was rushed to the zoo for treatment and spent a long time recuperating to full health. Due to his absence and accompanying loss of social status, his former mate, Cosmo (222), re-paired with Crush (251), who moved into her territory to take Amigo (204)'s place.
Amigo (204) may have sustained some permanent damage, but he has resumed flying along the Big Sur coastline and Highway 1. He was often seen hanging out with his foster chick, Fuego (470), and the two became a familiar sight near Torre Canyon, Grimes Point, and Sea Lion Cove. Although Amigo (204) and his son may show off by soaring close to the highway, it is important to not approach them so that Amigo (204) does not have another close call.
In 2016, Amigo (204) and Fuego (470) paired up with female, Condor (534), and successfully raised their first chick, Laura's Bird (842), in 2016. Genetic testing showed that Laura's Bird (842) was fathered by Fuego (470), but all three birds in the trio shared responsibility and watched over the nest. In 2019, Amigo (204) and Fuego (470) successfully nested with a new female, Kodama (646), and raised male chick, Katie's Bird (1003). Genetic testing showed that Amigo (204) was the father this time.
In 2021, Amigo (204) nested with Kodama (646) but without Fuego (470) this time. Amigo (204) and Kodama (646) reared their new chick, Little Great One (1089), who was hatched in a redwood tree in Big Sur in the spring of 2021. Little Great One (1089) has since fledged and is now soaring the skies of central California! Amigo (204) and Kodama (646) remain a closely bonded pair and are often seen together flying over the Big Sur coast and feasting on marine carcasses that wash up on shore.
On December 20, 2024, Amigo (204) was found deceased in his territory near Sea Lion Cove in Big Sur, CA. A knowledgeable and integral member of the flock, his absence is a significant loss to the condors of central California.
Before his passing, Amigo (204) was featured in our wildlife documentary, Condor Canyon. To learn more about the film and how to watch, click the button below.
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